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Brazil, Argentina aim to bounce back 13 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Montevideo: Brazil and Argentina head into the second round of qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday looking to get their campaigns...

Qatar’s Al Tamimi shines in the US 13 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Qatar’s Abdullah Al Tamimi in action in this file photo. DOHA: Abdullah Al Tamimi made Qatar proud in the US by reaching the...

Qatar urged to employ ‘clever’ tactics 13 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Qatar football players are seen during a training session at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. Qatar take on Maldives in a 2018...

Boules throws ball into Olympic ring 12 Oct 2015 - 06:16 pm

Monaco: Petanque, the quintessential Gallic pastime played in village squares across France for hundreds of years, launched its bid Monday to be included...

Can anyone master Djokovic in Shanghai? 12 Oct 2015 - 06:13 pm

Shanghai: Novak Djokovic flew to the Shanghai Masters on Monday just hours after lifting his eighth trophy of the year in Beijing --...

FIFA ban Thai football chief, Hayatou delays arrival 12 Oct 2015 - 05:31 pm

Lausanne: FIFA's ethics watchdog on Monday banned Thai football chief Worawi Makudi for 90 days as acting president Issa Hayatou delayed his arrival...

Jayawardene wants England to keep things simple 12 Oct 2015 - 05:29 pm

Abu Dhabi: England's batting consultant Mahela Jayawardene urged his new charges to keep things simple while countering Pakistani spinners and tough conditions in...

McFarland makes case for Springbok defence 12 Oct 2015 - 04:38 pm

Bagshot, UK: Wales may have beaten South Africa when the teams last met but Springbok defence coach John McFarland does not expect that...

Ireland's O'Mahony ruled out of World Cup 12 Oct 2015 - 04:30 pm

Cardiff, UK: Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will play no further part in the World Cup after suffering knee ligament damage in their brutal...

Qatar coach cautious as team seeks fifth win 12 Oct 2015 - 04:26 pm

Doha: Qatar's coach Jose Daniel Carreno warned on Monday against complacency ahead of his team's 2018 World Cup qualifier against the minnows of...

Messi the best in last 10 years, no intention to head FIFA: Pele 12 Oct 2015 - 02:21 pm

Brazilian soccer legend Pele (L) blows a kiss to his fans as he is welcomed by former Indian soccer captain Chuni Goswami (R)...

Closer matches key to 'breathtaking' World Cup: Organisers 12 Oct 2015 - 02:12 pm

Japanese rugby fans celebrate their team's try during a public viewing of the Rugby World Cup match against the United States in Kumagaya...

Finn ruled out of first test against Pakistan 12 Oct 2015 - 01:33 pm

ABU DHABI: England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the first test against Pakistan due to a foot injury, the...

Sri Lanka, West Indies face off with young guns 12 Oct 2015 - 10:48 am

Galle, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka and the West Indies will look to offload past baggage and begin a new era with fresh young...

Asia's Presidents Cup was roaring success: Haas 12 Oct 2015 - 08:45 am

Incheon, South Korea: The first Presidents Cup in Asia was an outstanding success and should come back to the continent in the future,...

France feel 'backs to the wall' after Ireland defeat 12 Oct 2015 - 08:39 am

Cardiff, UK: French captain Thierry Dusautoir said his side must quickly "recharge" for their World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand which will be...